DESCRIPTION

Location: South Dublin
Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Reports To: Senior Management Team

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A SIEL BLEU PHYSICAL TRAINER?

We are looking for a physical trainer who –

• Is educated & experienced: Degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology or Health & Exercise.
• Has knowledge and experience delivering adapted physical activity programmes
• Has experience working with older adults or with specialised populations
• Shares Siel Bleu’s mission and values
• Displays emotional intelligence, critical and strategic thinking
• Has good communication skills and the motivation to communicate Siel Bleu to new stakeholders
• Who is motivated by improvements in their clients
• Has a full Clean Drivers Licence with access to own transport

Training: Each PT will be participating in our in-house “Train the Trainer” programme, equipping them with best practice experience collected from over 26 years of working with older people across Europe. Training will cover aspects including:
· Knowledge Transfer: understanding SBI and our history
· Role Overview: understanding responsibilities and expectations
· Siel Bleu Programmes and exercises
· Administration
· Shadowing Programme: Shadowing an experienced PT for a number of designated sessions
Programme delivery: Utilising training and Siel Bleu programmes to prepare and deliver engaging, inspiring physical activity programmes with a goal of improving the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the participants. Adapting programmes to suit the needs of each participant in the following settings;
· Nursing Home
· With a Patient Advocacy Group
· In a Community Group setting
· One to One in Private Homes
· Online via Siel Bleu At Home
Evaluations, Reporting & Administration: Conduct evaluations with participants to assess their physical capabilities, needs, and goals. Compile progress reports for each participant based on progress and share information with relevant stakeholders. Weekly and/or monthly administration relevant to the role.
Special Projects: Siel Bleu PTs may have the opportunity to work on special projects from time to time, whether with Patient Advocacy Groups or with our European sisters, including the development of new projects.